BSides Kerala 2025 Speakers

Dr. A Shiju Rawther

Head of Information Technology at SBI Mutual Fund




Panel discussion: DPDP Act and Banking: A new era of personal data protection

The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act is set to redefine how the banking sector handles personal data, ushering in a new era of security and consumer trust. This panel will dive into how the Act is revolutionizing data protection practices, highlighting the challenges and innovations banks face as they adapt to this sweeping regulation. With the rapid rise of digital banking and data-driven technologies, ensuring consumer privacy is more critical than ever. Experts will explore the transformative impact of the DPDP Act on data management, compliance strategies, and the evolving risks of cyber threats. This conversation will also examine how banks can stay ahead of regulatory demands while continuing to innovate. Discover how the DPDP Act is not just a regulatory challenge, but a unique opportunity to build a more secure and transparent financial ecosystem.

Dr. A Shiju Rawther

Prior to joining SBI Mutual Fund, Rawther served CARE Ratings as Chief Information & Technology Officer, where he was driving group IT, technology strategy, and digital transformation initiatives. He was designing the digital roadmap for the company as well.

Rawther is a tech leader with vast experience in business and digital transformation through innovation and thought leadership and ultimately creating value for its stakeholders. In the past, he has worked in many reputed organizations in the financial services sector, such as TransUnion CIBIL Limited, IIFL Finance Limited, Fullerton India Credit Company Limited, PCS Technology Limited, Gateway Terminals India, Wipro InfoTech, and Primus Telecommunications India Limited, among others.